FAQ
The event will take place in the Planet Fitness parking lot of the Greenbriar Town Center, 13043 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22033. We will move all runners to the start line via the sidewalk path before the race begins. The race course is located in the Greenbriar neighborhood.
The race will take place in the Greenbriar neighborhood, but we will meet in the Planet Fitness parking lot, 13043 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22033.
The best places to park are:
- Next to Five Below and Orange Theory Fitness and then walk down to Planet Fitness parking lot
- In the Greenbriar Corporate Center parking lot, 13135 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22033
The start and finish, as well as the food packing event, will be in the Planet Fitness parking lot of the Greenbriar Town Center, 13043 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22033.
Packet pick up will be on May 13th from 3:00pm - 6:00pm at Potomac River Running Store in Fairfax: 11895 Grand Commons Ave, Fairfax, VA 22030.
You can also pick up your packet on race day from 7:00am - 7:45am.
We strongly suggest that you pick up your race packet the day prior to the event. If you have to pick it up on race day, please do so 30 minutes prior to the race start.
We will not have a water stop on the race course, but we will have water bottles available at the start/finish line.
YES! Finish in a flash with Johnny Flash for your free finish line photo. We will be posting them on our site under the results section shortly after the race. Ensure your number is facing front and visible as you finish.
This year, we've added an optional Mighty Mile Challenge for all 5K race participants. The first male and female 5K runner that crosses the 1-mile mark in the race will win a $100 cash prize, sponsored by Molly Craig, Realtor®. There will be a race clock at the 1-mile mark, and timing for the winners will be calculated via gun time.
The Mighty Mile Challenge is completely optional for 5K race participants. There is nothing you need to do to be enrolled in the challenge. Run fast, and if you're the first male or female to cross the 1-mile mark, you will $100!
No; unfortunately, due to safety concerns and respect for the other runners on the course, we are not allowing participants to wear headphones during the race.
Yes! This a family event, and we encourage anyone to include their young children in their race and packing event.
Yes! Anyone is welcome to run and walk the race.
Event will go on, rain or shine!
Yes! You can register at the event from 7:00am - 7:30am. Look for the red tents.
Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate shirt switches.
Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate switches of race entries.
Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate such requests.
If you can stay, we need your help! Please plan to pack at least seven Power Packs, which will be delivered to children in our county.